Quiz on the Kingdom of Mali

Who was the king of Mali at the height of its power?

• Mansa Ali

• Mansa Salim

• Mansa Keita

• Mansa Musa

What was the primary source of wealth for the Mali Empire?

• Fishing

• Textile production

• Gold trade

• Agriculture

What title is given to the king or emperor of Mali?

• Pharaoh

• Sultan

• Mansa

• Emir

What was Mansa Musa known as?

• The Lion of Mali

• The King of Gold

• The Great Conqueror

• The Scholar King

What was the purpose of Mansa Musa's pilgrimage to Mecca?

• To build a new palace

• To trade gold

• To bring back religious scholars

• To conquer new lands

What architectural style did Mansa Musa introduce to West Africa?

• Baroque

• Islamic

• Romanesque

• Gothic

What is the Great Mosque of Timbuktu made of?

• Stone and marble

• Sun-baked mud bricks

• Wood and clay

• Steel and glass

What did Mansa Musa use to help run his empire?

• Arab Muslim administrators

• Local farmers

• Foreign traders

• Warriors

What is the Arabic word for pilgrimage to Mecca?

• Umrah

• Salah

• Zakat

• Hajj

When did Mansa Musa rule the Mali Empire?

• 1312 to 1337

• 1235 to 1270

• 1500 to 1550

• 1400 to 1450